Five great Texas road trips

Spending a few days away from Houston is as easy as packing up the car, getting the kids and picking a destination. Check out these ideas in and around Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, New Braunfels and San Antonio.

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Family road trip number 1: Austin
Less than three hours from Houston by car with plenty of great food, history and fun.

Family road trip number 1: Austin
Less than three hours from Houston by car with plenty of great food, history and fun.

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Family road trip number 1: Austin
Less than three hours from... Photo-1258747.18451 - Houston Chronicle